Montreal Comiccon
| Montreal Comiccon Le Comiccon de Montréal | |
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 Montreal Comiccon logo (2013-) | |
| Status | Active |
| Venue | Place Bonaventure (2006-2011) Palais des Congrès (2012-) |
| Location(s) | Montreal, Quebec |
| Country | Canada |
| Inaugurated | 2006 |
| Attendance | 58,000 in 2017 |
| Organized by | Major Comics and other affiliated comic book stores |
| Website | https://www.montrealcomiccon.com |
The Montreal Comiccon (French: Le Comiccon de Montréal), under its current form, was launched in 2006 as "Montreal Comic-Con". The event features
Special guests, artists, exhibitors and special contests make the Comiccon suitable for children and adults. The September 2012 edition featured guests such as
The Montreal Comiccon is a
Programming
As with most other
Fans are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite pop culture characters, be they from movies, TV, video games or comics. This is commonly referred to as cosplay. It culminates at the Masquerade, the big costuming competition that brings in judges from across the globe, over 60 competitors, and close to 3000 fans to cheer them on when they hit the big stage.
Over the course of three days, fans are treated to over 100 different panel discussions and workshops that help further promote comics, costuming, gaming and pop culture in general. A gaming zone for fans to discover new game demos, participate in tourneys or simply enjoy some free-play. Video games are feature for both indie games and AAA studios with demos. Screenings for short and feature films are presented that include fans films, as well as independent and studio productions.
Celebrity guests will usually participate in three activities: Autograph sessions, Photo Ops and a Q&A/panel.
Since 2014, Montreal Comiccon has incorporated musical performances ranging from pop, folk, hip hop and orchestral music, featuring music inspired by movies and TV shows like Star Wars, Star Trek, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter and more.
History
The Montreal Comiccon held its first edition in 2006 at the
The 2012 Montreal Comiccon was held on the weekend of September 14–16, 2012. Due to unexpected demand from the 2011 event, the Montreal Comiccon expanded to a full three days in 2012. The Comiccon also changed venue in 2012, from Place Bonaventure to newer and larger convention facilities at the Palais des congrès de Montréal.
The Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards Organization agreed in principle with the organizers of the Montreal Comiccon and presented the 8th Annual
Due to growing attendance rates, the 2015 was held in July instead of September in order to use the entire floor space of the Palais des congrès.[3]
The organizers run a smaller 1-day convention in December called the "Mini-Comiccon". The 2012 Mini-Comiccon was held on Saturday, December 8 at the Palais des Congrès in Montreal. It offered smaller selections of guests, dealers and artists, but offered at the same time more opportunities throughout the year for fans to purchase comics, meet celebrities and wear costumes, among other things. The admission prices were also lower. The organizational structure remained the same as the main September 3-day edition, but with slightly less staff and volunteers. As of 2015, the December has been free admission. In 2016 it expanded to two days.
In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Montreal, the Montreal Comiccon was cancelled for the first time.[4][5]
Dates and locations
Note: Only September/July editions are shown here.
| Dates | Location | Attendance (turnstile) | Notable guests | Notes |
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| September 2006 | Place Bonaventure Montreal, Quebec |
... | ... | First edition, as a comic book dealer event. |
| September 15–16, 2007 | Place Bonaventure Montreal, Quebec |
700 | ... | ... |
| September 13–14, 2008 | Place Bonaventure Montreal, Quebec |
1,100 | ... | ... |
| September 19–20, 2009 | Place Bonaventure Montreal, Quebec |
4,000 | Lou Ferrigno, Jeremy Bulloch, Honky Tonk Man and Noelle Hannibal, with Brad Swaile. | Re-branded as a pop culture event, Comiccon welcomes its first media guests. |
| September 11–12, 2010 | Place Bonaventure Montreal, Quebec |
8,300 | Comic Book & Bandes Dessinées Guests
Tom Fowler, Michel Lacombe , Michel Falardeau, Richard Serrao, Kelly Tindall, Jacques Lamontagne, Jimmy Suzan, Kate Bradley.
Media Guests Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, Maria de Aragon a.k.a. Greedo from Star Wars, Kirby Morrow, and Noelle Hannibal from Star Trek: First Contact
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Last time the main September edition was held in room 200-N. High attendance numbers prompts the organizers to move to the main hall. |
| September 17–18, 2011 | Place Bonaventure Montreal, Quebec |
20,000+ | Comic Book & Bandes Dessinées Guests
Tom Fowler, Dan Parent, Fabrice Tarrin, Nicolas Kéramidas, Yves Rodier, Denis Rodier, Michel Lacombe, Benoit Godbout, Frédéric Antoine, Jacques Lamontagne, Dany .
Media Guests Adam West, Burt Ward, James Marsters, Doug Bradley, Sid Haig, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirtis, David Prowse (canceled), Clare Kramer, Mercedes McNab, Jeremy Bulloch, Maria de Aragon, Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, Noelle Hannibal, Vic Mignogna, Sgt. Slaughter, Rick Martel, Todd van der Heyden.[6] Cosplay Guests |
First time the main September edition was held in the main hall. Attendance reaches facility limit and Montreal Fire Marshal's office halts ticket sales for three hours on Saturday. |
| September 14–16, 2012 | Palais des congrès de Montréal Montreal, Quebec |
32,000[7] | Comic Book & Bandes Dessinées Guests
Paolo Serpieri, Philippe Berthet, Siris, Félix Meyet, Harry Edwood, Yves Rodier, Frédéric Antoine, Michel Lacombe .
Media Guests Patrick Stewart (Guest of Honour), William Shatner (Guest of Honour), Wil Wheaton, Brent Spiner, John de Lancie, Malcolm McDowell, James Marsters, Nicholas Brendon, Laura Vandervoort, Gunnar Hansen, Lloyd Kaufman, Kevin Sorbo, Ben Templesmith, Frank Cho, Eddie McClintock, Aaron Ashmore, Sam Huntington, Kristen Hager, Sam Witwer, Meaghan Rath, Gavin Blair, Elias Toufexis, Jean-Pierre Talbot, Heroes of the North, Patrick Sénécal, Noelle Hannibal, Maxime Martin, Julie du Page, Véronique Tremblay, Rémy Couture, Johnny Yong Bosh, Bryan Perro, Tom Savini, Neil Napier, Michelle Boback, Shawn Baichoo, Amber Goldfarb, Paula Jean Hixson, Kate Drummond[8] |
Change of venue. First edition to be a 3-day event. |
| September 13–15, 2013 | Palais des congrès de Montréal Montreal, Quebec |
42,000+[9] | Comic Book & Bandes Dessinées Guests
Becky Cloonan, Neal Adams, Adam Kubert, Arthur Suydam, Bob Layton, Chris Claremont, Dale Eaglesham, Mike Rooth, Dan Parent, David Finch, Geof Isherwood, George Pérez, Herb Trimpe (cancelled), Kaare Andrews, Marco Rudy, Kelly Tindall, Michael Dooney, Nick Bradshaw, Rags Morales, Richard Starkings, Simon Bisley, Ty Templeton, Yanick Paquette Media Guests François Perusse, Pat Mastroianni, Michael Berryman, Lloyd Kaufman, Carrie Fisher (Cancelled), Katee Sackhoff (cancelled), Tricia Helfer (cancelled), Laurie Holden (cancelled), Michael Rooker (cancelled).
Cosplay Guests |
... |
| September 12–14, 2014 | Palais des congrès de Montréal Montreal, Quebec |
51,000[10] | Comic Book & Bandes Dessinées Guests
Nick Bradshaw, Tarek, Wes Craig, Yan Mongrain, Yanick Paquette , Yohann Morin.
Media Guests Sir Jake The Snake Roberts (cancelled).
Cosplay Guests Yaya Han, LeeAnna Vamp, Marie-Claude Bourbonnais, Monika Lee. |
... |
| July 3–5, 2015 | Palais des congrès de Montréal Montreal, Quebec |
51,000 | Comic Book & Bandes Dessinées Guests
Tarek, Thierry Labrosse, Ty Templeton, Vincent Pompetti, Yan Mongrain, Yanick Paquette, Yohann Morin, Zviane, Francis Manapul, Neal Adams, Becky Cloonan, Ben Templesmith, Benoît Rousseau , Cathon,
Media Guests Guests of Honour: Billie Piper, John Barrowman, Karen Gillan, and Ron Perlman. Featured Guests: Gwendoline Christie, Jason Momoa, Caitlin Blackwood, David Ramsey, Doug Bradley, Eve Myles, Garrett Wang, George Mihalka, Giancarlo Esposito, Graham McTavish, Hayley Atwell, J. August Richards, Jeffrey Combs, Jewel Staite, Joe Flanigan, Josh McDermitt, Kane Hodder, Kevin Smith, Mark Meer, Mark Pellegrino, Michael Rooker, Mitch Pileggi, Raphael Sbarge, Road Warrior Animal, Ron Simmons, Scott Wilson, Sean Gunn, Steve Blum, Steve Cardenas, Veronica Taylor, Hubert Gagnon, Hugolin Chevrette-Landesque, Johanne Léveillé, Cast from LARPs: The Series, 2 Cold Scorpio, Béatrice Picard, Charles Martinet Cosplay Guests Ivy Doomkitty, Monika Lee, Montreal's Wolverine, Riddle, Simon Fontaine |
Change of month. eSports events and competition added.
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| July 8–10, 2016 | Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec | 56,000[12] | Comic Book & Bandes Dessinées Guests
Greg Hyland, Jamie Tyndall, Jean-Baptiste Monge, Jimmy Suzan, Joë Tbo, Marco Rudy, Marguerite Sauvage, Mel Gosselin, Mike Rooth, Nick Bradshaw, Olivier Carpentier, Rémi Maynègre, Renee Witterstaetter, Richard Comely, Richard Pace, Robert Bailey, Rossi Gifford, Stéphanie Leduc, Thierry Labrosse, Ty Templeton, Yanick Paquette
Media Guests Guests of Honor: John Barrowman, Kate Mulgrew, Tom Felton, and William Shatner. Featured Guests: Alfonso Ribeiro, Amy Matysio, Arryn Zech, Billy Dee Williams, Bob Morley, Brent Spiner, Brett Dalton, Cary Elwes, Chris Sarandon, Elias Toufexis, Eliza Dushku, Eric Bischoff, Ernie Hudson (postponed), Liam McIntyre, Linda Ballantyne, Manu Bennett, Michael Ironside, Morena Baccarin (postponed), Nichelle Nichols, Peter Cullen, Ric Flair, RoadKill Superstar, Robin Lord Taylor, Ryan Hurst, Scott Hall (postponed), Summer Glau, Toby Proctor, Vic Mignogna, Noelle Hannibal, Emersen Ziffle, Lowell Dean Cosplay Guests Jessica Nigri, Yaya Han, Kamui Cosplay, Kristen Hughey, Wolverine and the Montreal X-Men, Youppi! |
... |
| July 7–9, 2017 | Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec | 58,000 | Comic Book & Bandes Dessinées Guests
Tom Fowler, Ty Templeton, Vincent Marcone, Yanick Paquette, Richard Comely, Leonard Kirk (cancelled), Jason Loo, Kalman Andrasofsky, Danny Zabal, Keith Morris , Andrew Wheeler, Tony White
Media Guests Pat Patterson, 2 Cold Scorpio
Cosplay Guests Ireland Reid, Leon Chiro, LeeAnna Vamp, Wolverine and the Montreal X-Men |
Family Zone added. eSports events cancelled. Orchestral concerts added to programming.
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| July 6–8, 2018 | Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec | 60,000+[13] | Comic Book & Bandes Dessinées Guests
Aislin, Bryan Ferro, Dale Eaglesham, Dale Keown, David Lloyd, Don Rosa, Gerry Conway, Karl Kerschl, Larry Hama, Michael Cho, Neal Adams, Nick Spencer, Niko Henrichon, Steve Rude, Yannick Paquette, Andy Bélanger, Cab, Dan Parent, Danica Brine, Djilbil Morissete, Gautier Langevin, Geoff Isherwood, Gisèle Légacé, Ian Fortin, Jeik Dion, Jimmy Suzan, Joel Adams, Ken Lashley, Marco Rudy, Michel Falardeau, Nick Bradshaw, Olivier Carpentier, Productions Windrose, Richard Pace, Richard,Serrao Media Guests Guest Of Honor: Jason Mamoa, Gillian Anderson (cancelled)
Jennifer Morrisson, John Barrowman, Julian Glover, Kara Eberle, Le Jeu C'est Sérieux, Lindsay Jones, Mark Shepard, Michael Jones, Mitch Pileggi, Morena Baccarin, Pom Klementieff, Ray Park (cancelled), Sonequa Martin-Green, William B. Davis, Émi Morissette, Val Kilmer
Cosplay Guests Henchman studios, Indra Rojas, John torres, Leon Chiro, Wolverine and the Montreal X-Men |
... |
| July 5–7, 2019 | Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec | 60,000+[14] | Comic Book & Bandes Dessinées Guests
Axelle Lenoir, Brian Azzarello, Dale Eaglesham, Jim Shooter, Kevin Eastman, Kevin Nowlan, Mike Grell, Rags Morales, Troy Little, Adam Gorham, Aislin, Al Gofa, Andy Bélanger, Boum, Caroline "Cab" Breault, Dan Parent, Danica Brine, Djibril Morissette, François Vigneault, Frédéric Antoine, Jean-François Laliberté, Jean-François Vachon, Jeik Dion, Jimmy Suzan, Marco Rudy, Nick Bradshaw, Olivier Carpentier, Pascal Blanché, Ponto, Sacha Lefebvre, Siris, Stéphanie Leduc, Thierry Labrosse, Thom, Tristan Roulot, Ty Templeton, Yanick Paquette, Yves Bourgelas Media Guests Guest Of Honor: Elijah Wood, Georges St-Pierre, James Phelps & Oliver Phelps, Robert Sheehan, Tom Felton, William Shatner Walter E. Jones
Internet Personalities and Cosplay Guests AceGamerSam, AlexDeadline, Andrew Speranza, BinaryAct, Critical_Max, EmeiiLeiiy, Fafouin, Iangon, LadyMP, MadameZoom, NokuBergy, PeachQc, SirèneFramboise Table Top Gaming Guests Andrew Bishkinskyi, Andrew Valkauskas, Gauthier Lacourte, Kyle Kinkade, Productions Windrose, Sean Gomes, Thibaud de la Touanne Cancelled: Marie-Claude Bourbonnais, Alan Tudyk, Michael Rosenbaum, Tom Welling, Rob Liefeld |
... |
| July 3–5, 2020 (Cancelled) | Planned:
Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec |
N/A | Cancelled |
Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic[15] |
| July 9–11, 2021
(Cancelled) |
Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec | N/A | Cancelled | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic[15] |
| July 8-10 2022 | Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec | 62 000 + | Comic Book & Bandes Dessinées Guests
Aislin, Alex A., Andy Belanger, Axelle Lenoir, Boum, Caroline Cab Breault, Cathon, Claude Desrosiers, Dan Parent, Dave McCaig, Djibril Morisette, Étienne Poisson, Félix Laflamme, François Vigneault, Iris, Jean-François Laliberté, Jean-Paul Eid, Jeik Dion, Jimmy Suzan, Julien Paré-Sorel, Kelly Tindall, Marco Rudy, Marguerite Sauvage, Michel Rabagliati, Olivier Carpentier, Olivier Robin, Patrick Blanchette, Paul Fry, Pascal Girard, Sacha Lefebvre, Sweeney Boo, Xavier Cadieux, Yanick Paquette , Zoe Qiu
Media Guests Guests Of Honor:Dave Foley, Malcolm McDowell Alice Krige, Bonnie Wright, Bruce Boxleitner, Cerina Vincent, Clive Standen, Colton Haynes, Derek Johns, Elias Toufexis, Grace Van Dien, James Marsters, Jason Cavalier, Jim Beaver, Katherine McNamara, Lindsay Morgan, Mason Dye, Matthew Lewis, Noelle Hannibal, Charles Martinet, Rekha Sharma, Robert Patrick, roger Clark, Ted Raimi, Wilson Cruz, Kevin Owens, The Cybertronic Spree The cast of Farador: Éric K. Boulianne, Catherine Brunet, Benoit Drouin-Germain, Lucien Ratio, Edouard Tremblay
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back after 2 years of being canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic |
| July 14-16, 2023 | Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec | TBD | Comic Book & Bandes Dessinées Guests
Arthur Suydam, Ed Brisson, Geof Isherwood, Greg Capullo, Michael Golden, Mike Grell, Rags Morales, Aaron Reynolds, April Petchsri, Axelle Lenoir, Boum, Cab, Caroline Soucy, Claude Desrosiers, Dan Parent, Denis Rodier, Félix Laflamme, Hailey Brown, Hugh Rookwood, Jean-François Laliberté, Jeik Dion, Julien Paré-Sorel, Mike Rooth, Olivier Carpentier, Réal Godbout, Renée Witterstaetter, Sacha Lefebvre, Sophie Bédard, Ulises Fariñas (more to be added by July 2023). Media Guests Guests Of Honor: Christina Ricci, Jamie Campbell Bower David Ramsey, Emily Swallow, Erica Durance, Giancarlo Esposito, Italia Ricci, John Barrowman, John DiMaggio, Kristin Kreuk, Kurt Angle, Lance Henriksen, Laura Vandervoort, Lexa Doig, Michael Biehn, Michael Rosenbaum, Michael Shanks, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Robbie Amell, Stephen Amell, Tom Welling Announcements continue until June 2023 |
See also
- List of comic book conventions
- anime convention
- multigenre convention
- Ottawa Comiccon in Ottawa, Ontario
References
- ^ "One on One with Malcolm McDowell". About.com Montreal. Retrieved 2015-01-20.
- ^ "2012 Joe Shuster Awards". joeshusterawards.com. 27 October 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-27.
- ^ "Montreal Comiccon". www.facebook.com.
- ^ "Montreal Comiccon follows other summer events and postpones festival to 2021". 21 April 2020.
- ^ "Coronavirus: Montreal Comic-Con postponed to 2021 - Montreal | Globalnews.ca".
- ^ "Montreal Comiccon 2011 Information". FanCons.ca. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- ^ As per MCC's Twitter feed Twitter Feed.
- ^ "Comiccon de Montréal 2012 Information". FanCons.ca. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- ^ As per MCC's Facebook Page.
- ^ "Montreal Comiccon". www.facebook.com.
- ^ Our Guests
- ^ "56,000 FANS ATTEND EPIC 8th EDITION - News - Comiccon". www.montrealcomiccon.com. Archived from the original on 2016-08-14.
- ^ As per MCC's Facebook page
- ^ As per MCC's Facebook page
- ^ a b "Information Concerning Covid-19".
External links
Official sites
Media articles
- Montreal Comiccon 2011 report at UysFaber
- Article on Comiccon 2010 in the Montreal Mirror (2nd article of the page)
- Article on Comiccon 2010 on Canoë Divertissement
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